Topic: Leon Panetta - CSMonitor.com

Special Forces in Afghanistan: not just taking out terrorists anymore

As conventional forces withdraw from Afghanistan, US Special Forces will take the lead in training Afghan soldiers and police – a task that takes Special Forces back to their roots.

Why Pentagon, facing 'doomsday' spending cuts, refuses to plan for them

Deadlock on Syria: Likely crimes against humanity, but no plan of action

Could talks over Iran nuclear crisis work? Turkish diplomat offers hints.

Marines: Nazi flag was mistaken for their own

What happens when troops - and money - leave Afghanistan?

Backchannels US colonel: Don't believe US statements on progress in Afghanistan

Terrorism & Security Israel's public campaign against Iran has West on edge

US troops in Afghanistan: How big is shift from 'combat' to 'assistance'?

Terrorism & Security Plan for early end to US combat role catches Afghan officials by surprise

Backchannels With Americans holed up in Cairo embassy, Egypt's lobbyists in DC quit

IAEA visit: It's showtime for Iran's nuclear denials

Pentagon budget: top 3 winners and losers

Carl Levin: Mitt Romney criticism of Obama defense budget not factual (+video)

SEAL Team 6 rescue in Somalia frees two from pirates' lair (+video)

American, Dane rescued by US commandos inside Somalia

Pentagon report: Sexual assault in the military up dramatically

Opinion How Obama can slash defense budget: Cut unnecessary nuclear weapons programs

Backchannels Israel says ... Iran isn't building a nuclear weapon

Opinion The perfect storm: Three ways to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions – short of war

Terrorism & Security Israel, US postpone missile-defense drill to avoid provoking Iran

Urination video: Outcry aside, history suggests minimal punishment for Marines (+video)

Backchannels Marines urinating on the dead? This is war.

US-Taliban talks: What are the prospects for success?

How video of Marines urinating on Taliban could put US forces in danger